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Brown sugar vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and clam

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and zinc than clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.2%
Contains more IronIron +295.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1363.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +9000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1462.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5233.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Clam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2949.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1812.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4649.3%
Contains more OtherOther +728.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Clam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 1.2µg 64µg 114%
Copper 0.047mg 0.688mg 71%
Protein 0.12g 25.55g 51%
Sodium 28mg 1202mg 51%
Phosphorus 4mg 338mg 48%
Manganese 0.064mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.426mg 33%
Carbs 98.09g 5.13g 31%
Iron 0.71mg 2.81mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.73mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Potassium 133mg 628mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg 13%
Calories 380kcal 148kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.68mg 11%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.11mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.552g 4%
Fats 0g 1.95g 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.188g 1%
Calcium 83mg 92mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Clam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Brown sugar
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.